A superb and rare photo of the 1969
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, photographed for the publicity campaign
of the model year 1969 showing the
Official Pace car from the 53rd Annual
The magnificent Chevrolet
Camaro debuted as a fully new car model for the 1967 model year during
a press preview in Detroit, Michigan on September 12, 1966 and then later in
Los Angeles, California on September 19, 1966. The Camaro officially went on
sale in dealerships on September 29, 1966 for the 1967 model year. The first
generation Chevrolet Camaro would be in production up to 1969 on a new
rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform and would be available as a 2-door, 2+2
seating, coupe or convertible with a choice of 250 cu in (4.1 L)
inline-6 and 302 cu in (4.9 L), 307 cu in (5.0 L),
327 cu in (5.4 L), 350 cu in (5.7 L), or
396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 powerplants. Concerned with the runaway
success of the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet executives realized that their compact
sporty car, the Corvair, would not be able to generate the sales volume of the
Mustang due to its rear-engine design, as well as declining sales, partly due
to bad publicity from Ralph Nader's book, Unsafe at Any Speed. Therefore, the
Camaro was touted as having the same conventional rear-drive, front-engine
configuration as Mustang and Chevy II Nova. In addition, the Camaro was
designed to fit a variety of power plants in the engine bay. The
first-generation Camaro would last until the 1969 model year and would
eventually inspire the design of the new retro fifth-generation Camaro.
This is a very nice and very rare non period photo that reflects a wonderful era of Chevrolet
‘s automotive history in a wonderful way.
This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed
in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 11" (ca. 20 x 28 cm). It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
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They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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